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Thursday, November 1, 2012

School's done - what next?

The Jacaranda's are in full bloom. All our senior students are finishing their exams, waiting for results and gearing up for Schoolies week. It's a brand new chapter in their lives and as with any life-changing moment, some look to it with excitement whilst others are scared stiff. Do you remember how you felt?

But what will they do when all the excitement settles down? Well, that's a no-brainer isn't it? They'll either go to uni or they'll get a job right? That's what I did. I'm betting that's what you did. But are there other options? "Do I HAVE To Get A Job?" How many people do you know who started a business straight out of school? Anyone? No? Why not do you think? Why can't we build a business straight out of school? Or begin an investment portfolio which returns us better than 10%?

Truth is, we can. They can. Anyone can but the problem is that nobody realises that this is an option. And if they did realise it was, they would probably feel that school did not prepare them for this option. School prepares people for further education. If you don't want further education, you may find that school has prepared you for the workforce in the sense that you can fill in a resume and application form for a job. Schools barely teach interview skills.

So what are the options for our school-leavers? There's heaps. And you may find on reflection, no matter your age, that there are better options out there for you too. I challenge you to think about what you really want to do with each day (finances notwithstanding). Are you doing it? Why not? Where would you rather be? Forget about why you aren't there.... figure out how you can get there in 12 months.

Want some more information about the types of businesses and investments you can start straight away with no money down? Have a look at my new ebook published on Amazon. Called "Do I HAVE To Get A Job?"